Legacy preference bans may not increase college diversity, Vanderbilt researchers say
April 23, 2026
April 23, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 23 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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Legacy preference bans may not increase college diversity, Vanderbilt researchers say
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By Jenna Somers
At some highly selective colleges and universities, cohorts of mostly white, wealthy applicants have three to eight times greater odds of admission than other similarly qualified applicants. These beneficiaries are legacy applicants, . . .
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Legacy preference bans may not increase college diversity, Vanderbilt researchers say
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By Jenna Somers
At some highly selective colleges and universities, cohorts of mostly white, wealthy applicants have three to eight times greater odds of admission than other similarly qualified applicants. These beneficiaries are legacy applicants, . . .